How did Velázquez use light in his paintings?
Light is a primary element in my work. I observed how it defined form, how it created atmosphere, and how it revealed texture. My aim was not simply to illuminate, but to articulate the volumes and spaces within a scene. The play of light and shadow, what some call chiaroscuro, was essential to giving my figures and environments their palpable reality and emotional resonance.
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